
Joel Rudman
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joel Rudman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2025
Election
Special Primary
Race
U.S. House, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Univ of Mississippi, Jackson, MD, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2022-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023-2024
100%
2023
90%
2023-2024
|100%
2023
|90%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2023
|11%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Bernadette Pittman
OTHER (4)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Realtors PAC
Associated Industries of Florida
ABC Florida East Coast
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Ron DeSantis (2022)
Empower Parents (2021)
Make America Great Again Again (2020)
Trump Make America Great Again Committee (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Florida Justice Reform Institute (2024)
Committee to Protect Northwest Florida (2023)
Florida Coalition for Safe Communities (2023)
21st Century Public Servant (2022)
First Coast Conservatives (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Florida Justice Association (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am prolife and would fight to severely restrict abortion along the lines of the heartbeat bill that I cosponsored in Florida
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
I would like to see the federal govt pursue policies like the heartbeat bill I cosponsored in Florida.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce personal income taxes Abolish the death tax Abolish inheritance taxes Cut corporate taxes and capital gains
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It simply means the government cannot sponsor one particular denomination. It absolutely does not forbid principles that are founded on religious doctrine, such as the 10 Commandments. These religious principles are in fact the backbone of our nation.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None at all
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C The government needs to get out of the business of providing healthcare, but you cannot deprive people of Medicare, who have already paid into the system with their taxes. We have to phase it out. Caring for the disabled and the handicapped will always be necessary, as well, preferably in a private system.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, because Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and they are threatened with their very existence by other hostile nations.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Social engineering, Gender confusion, and bogus DEI principles.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those immigrants who have been properly screened and have something to contribute to our country through a legal and proper process.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic and pro life. I believe in the sanctity of marriage. I believe in the family unit. I also believe we are endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights as described by Thomas Jefferson.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Oil Natural gas
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the common defense and enter into treaties with other nations. That is it. The rest of the decisions belong to the states.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
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